Firaq Gorakhpuri
1896–1982Urdu author (1896-1982)
Kashmiri politician (1905-1982)
Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah
1905–1982, born Soura, writes in Urdu, writer
Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah was an Indian politician who played a central role in the politics of Jammu and Kashmir. Abdullah was the founding leader and President of the All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference. He agitated against the rule of the Maharaja Hari Singh and urged self-rule for Kashmir. He is also known as Sher-e-Kashmir and Father of the State of Jammu & Kashmir (“Baba-e-Qaum”).
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Awards
| 1988 | Sahitya Akademi Award in Urdu for Aatish-e-Chinar |
Elsewhere
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Also writing in Urdu
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